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Thanks, what name brands do you suggest?

Why? What about the Alesis?

What do you think of the Belcat KA25-RC for $299, or the Alesis Coolfire 15 for another $100?

Which model? I am looking to spend up to $500.

I would appreciate suggestions for a good, small (~15W) amp for an acoustic Martin DM guitar. I want it mostly for practice purposes, but possibly also for small gigs in due course. Thank you.

Thanks for all your good advice. I have bought the Art & Luthier lefty Cedar Antique Burst guitar - the Rockshop in Christchurch gave me a $100 discount, selling it for $500.
Now all I have to do is learn to play it!

My search goes on ...

What are your views of the relative merits of a Cort Earth 100 (@ $399) vs. an Art & Lutherie Cedar Antique Burst (@ $599) (both are left-hand)?

The quitar is for an absolute beginner who wishes to entertain himself in the privacy of his own home.

Thank you.

Thanks.
What are your views of the relative merits of a Cort Earth 100 acoustic guitar ($399) vs. an Art & Lutherie Cedar Antique Burst acoustic guitar ($599) (both for a lefty)? The quitar is for an absolute beginner who wishes to entertain himself in the privacy of his own home.

Any comments on an Art & Lutherie CED Black CW Quantum lefty guitar?

What do you think about an Art & Lutherie CED Black CW Quantum acoustic guitar (left-handed)?

Thanks again, your answers were very helpful indeed.

Another question - I am left-handed. Should I get a left-hand guitar, or stick with the standard right-handed type?

Terry

Thank you all for your advice.
I think I have settled on a Cort Earth 70 from Lewis Eady, for $299 plus freight.

Thank you all for your advice. I do not want to play classical music, nor do I want to play an electric guitar. All I want to do is sit in the privacy of my home and enjoy myself playing contemporary music. I think a steel-stringed acoustic guitar makes the most sense, and I will spend around $300. ...

Can anyone offer me advice on a good beginner acoustic guitar? I am happy to spend ~NZ$300.

I understand that nylon strings are the best for soft-fingered learners - any comment?

Thank you.

Terry